In photos: Kennywood then and now

The modern-day version of the Racer was built in 1927. A reverse curve so that the train that started on the right side of the loading platform would finish on the left side. The new racer, which had wheels under the tracks, permitted bank curves as well as curves on the dips. The final hill was taken out of the coaster in 1949.

The loading platform's facade was redesigned in 1946 and in 1960. The original front was restored in 1990.